The jolly man of the hour made his early visit to Nanny Cay on Dec. 9, where he welcomed families celebrating the holidays and supporting the territory’s animal friends. The …
December 20, 2022
May 26, 2022
One VI Poker Run raising funds for schools
A new three-day poker run is being planned for early July, and organisers said in a press conference on May 24 that they hope to raise enough funds to modernise …
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May 19, 2022
Rescues shine at annual dog show
From toys to titans, dogs of many shapes and sizes bounded into the ring at the Humane Society of the BVI’s annual dog show on May 14 at Captain Mulligan’s. …
October 15, 2021
First spina bifida walk held in VI
A stream of walkers dressed in bright yellow made its way from Queen Elizabeth II Park to Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on the morning of Oct. 9. As …
May 24, 2021
Soapbox derby draws daredevils
Crowds packed along the two lanes leading to H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Whit Monday, at the end of which sat two tall plywood ramps, each outfitted with a …
December 17, 2020
Holiday event boosts animal shelter
Django the dog had two items on his list to Santa Claus this year, according to his owner Claudia Delahoy: for Covid-19 to be gone so he can visit all …
December 3, 2020
‘Glice’ skating comes to pier park
A bit of winter wonder came to the Virgin Islands last week with the official launch of an artificial ice-skating rink at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday. …
November 26, 2020
In fight for a healthy heart, community raises money for athlete’s surgery
Shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a sweeping lockdown in the Virgin Islands, Kenrick Thomas broke his ribs playing rugby. A fervent athlete since childhood, the 23-year-old member of the …
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October 20, 2020
‘Glice’ skating rink coming to pier park
On Nov. 28, residents will be able to enjoy an early Christmas treat at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park: an artificial ice-skating rink. In a VI first, the …
February 14, 2020
Music under the Moon takes flight
A full moon peered out between the clouds over Road Town on Saturday night, and visitors to the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens were carried away by a mingling of music …
February 7, 2020
Dance raises $19k for domestic violence shelter
Currently, victims of domestic violence can stay no longer than five days in the Family Support Network’s shelter programme, which lacks a designated facility to house them. But with plans …
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September 12, 2019
Annual block party supports artist’s child
This year’s Fifth Annual Caribbean Cellars Block Party had a special cause attached to a night of performances: raising money to help support the family of a Virgin Islands artist. …
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May 10, 2018
VISAR Swim and SUP the Sound fundraiser exceeds expectations
Boaters in North Sound, Virgin Gorda on Sunday morning might have been shocked to see two bright green mermaid tails flapping in the water. But the two apparent sirens were …
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